Two PhD Positions in Philosophy, University of Bern

Institute of Philosophy, University of BernStart of employment: 01.03.2025 or by agreementEmployment is fixed-term for 4 years.The Institute of Philosophy at the University of Bern offers two PhD positions within the project \“Worldly Indeterminacy\“, which is funded by an SNSF Consolidator grant. The working hypothesis of this project is that there are facts about the world that remain indeterminate no matter how much we know. The goal is to develop a metaphysical theory of this indeterminacy and to investigate its consequences for normative questions, especially the attribution of responsibility.ResponsibilitiesYou will conduct research within the overall theme of the project and write a dissertation in philosophy. In addition, you will organize workshops and meetings for the project, participate in international conferences, and regularly attend both internal project meetings as well as colloquia and seminars at the Institute of Philosophy in Bern. You may also contribute to teaching and supervision in areas relevant to your PhD project.RequirementsExcellent Master\’s degree in philosophyIdeally a background in metaphysics, philosophy of science, or metaethicsWillingness to actively participate in an international research projectExcellent writing and communication skills and a good command of written and spoken EnglishWe offerOpportunity to work in an attractive and dynamic environment with an international team of researchersFunding for four yearsRemuneration according to the cantonal guidelines of the University of BernApplication and contactYour application should include the following documents:Cover letterCVCertificatesWriting sample of about 5,000 wordsDescription of your proposed PhD project of about 1,000-1,500 wordsTwo letters of recommendation. The letters can be sent directly to Vera Hoffmann-Kolss.The deadline for applications is 20.01.2025. Please send your application documents as a single pdf to the following e-mail address: vera.hoffmann-kolss@unibe.ch. We plan to interview candidates during the first week of February.For further information, please contact Vera Hoffmann-Kolss.The University of Bern is committed to equal opportunities and the promotion of diversity in employment. In particular, it strives to increase the number of women in senior academic positions and welcomes applications from people with disabilities, People of Color, and people who, in the Swiss context, are from ethnic minority backgrounds. #J-18808-Ljbffr